Two Eyes Cenote absque [ap]

prompt: "a mysterious someone sends you a drink from across the party."

'for you, imperator.'

a small shell of pearlescent liquid had been placed before him. it smelled powerfully of sweet cactus, and germanicus knew it to be one of the potent potions for which akashingo had become infamous.

the sender was unknown. the servant did not pause to elaborate, tipping the somber man a sensual wink and disappearing into the throng.

germanicus glanced now to the cup and inexplicably thought of @Mírwen. it was good she was not here, though he wondered if the pomp and spectacle would soothe any homesickness. he had contemplated her brother as well, this fiercely ambitious creature who he still did not believe was a rival for any pharaoh.

for you, imperator. only a few knew him as such. 

but he was not here in that capacity.

and germanicus no longer wished to feel the intensity of his emotion for a time.

the cup, drained. he kept close to the polished wall, his eyes falling upon @Rashepses.